India is set to witness a historic rise in food grain output this year, with production estimated to reach 357.732 million tonnes in the 2024–25 season. Presenting the latest agricultural data in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the country’s crop production has reached “record heights,” marking a 7.65% increase over last year.
Highlighting the remarkable progress made in the past decade, the minister noted that food grain production has grown by 41.94% compared to 2014–15, attributing the achievement to the hard work of farmers as well as the government’s pro-agriculture policies, technological advancements, and reforms. “The farmers of our country deserve full credit for this milestone,” Chouhan remarked while addressing the House.
The session also saw the issue of compensation for horticulture farmers raised by NCP MP Nilesh Gyanadev Lanke from Ahmednagar. He questioned the Centre on measures being taken to support horticulture growers whose crops were damaged due to adverse weather conditions. Responding to this, the agriculture minister emphasised that the government is committed to protecting farmers from climate-related risks.
Chouhan underlined the importance of sustainable agriculture practices in mitigating the impacts of climate change. He referred to the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) initiative, explaining that ongoing research under the programme assesses how changing climate patterns affect farmers and their crops. Findings from these studies will guide future policies aimed at strengthening climate resilience in the farm sector.
The minister reaffirmed that the government will continue to focus on modern technologies, climate-smart farming methods, and farmer-friendly schemes to ensure steady growth in agricultural productivity.
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